The Wood family of Pasadena Calif., contemplate a gigantic "Amorphophallus
titanum," or Titan Arum on display Friday,
July 30, 1999 at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif. The
blossom, currently nearly 6 feet tall, is expected to
come into full bloom in the next few days,opening its maroon, petal-like
folds to a diameter of approximately 3-4 feet, releasing
its exceptionally foul odor. The sight of one of these flowers inbloom is
extremely rare. Only ten blossoms have been recorded in the
United States during this century. Native to Sumatra, it is said to be the
largest flower in the world. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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